Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia

This is a new port for us.
Our tour starting time was “upon cruise ship arrival”. According to the schedule we had to arrive at 8:00am, but we arrived a little earlier and Boris and I were at the terminal by 7:45am. Our tour guide was not there. So we thought he will arrive by 8:00am. By 8:30am still no tour guide. We started to worry. I tried to call the numbers on the reservation…no answer. Two other people were waiting for the same tour.
Finally the tour guide showed up at 9:00am. His papers indicated the tour starting time 9:00am. Can’t blame him, it the agency fault.
The van was very comfortable for 4 people. Each of us had a row.
After driving for 45min we arrived at downtown of the city at KLCC park to take pictures of Petronas Towers. They are second tallest buildings in the world.
Then we drove to the Batu Caves. This Hindu Temple is placed on the inside of the massive cave on top of a huge mountain. The only way to see it is to climb up the 272 stairs while avoiding 300 monkeys and lots of pigeons. Also suffering from the heat. When I reached the top, the view was amazing. The second cave is where the real beauty is: the hanging vines and trees line the cliff with monkeys all around.
Boris went up only 20 or so steps and I was trying to climb up and down as fast as I could. When I came down, I could not find him. I tried to call him few times, but his phone was off. I saw a couple from our ship and asked them if they see Boris send him to the store 10. Finally, after apparently 20 min he came.
Our next stop was Medeka Square (Independence Square). On August 30th of 1957, the British flag was lowered and Malayan flag was raised for the first time, the ceremony of Malayan independence was then held.
A95 meter flagpole, one of the tallest in the world, located there.

The next stop was King’s Palace. It is an official residence of the monarch of Malaysia. The palace opened in 2011 and replaced the old one located in a different part of the city. There are 9 sultans in Malaysia and each Sultan has 5 years term to be the main Sultan.

After a quick lunch, we visited a place in a city where two rivers merge. That is the place where the name of the city originated.
Kuala Lumpur is translates as the muddy confluence is two rivers. It is the spot where Klang River and Combak River meet.

The next stop was Central Market, where we spent useless 40 minutes.
Then he drove us thru China Town and then to see Thean Hou Temple.
In addition to be one of the most beautiful temples, the view of the city is very nice when you climb many steps to the top.

By now we had to drive back to the ship. After an hour drive, we were back on the ship very tired, but we loved the tour.Read more